Re: Today's papers reviewed (courtesy of newstalk)

Re: Today's papers reviewed (courtesy of newstalk)

On the reasonable force law Shatter said, "But if you saw someone, for example, in your front garden, and decided simply to take aim and fire - in no circumstances would that be appropriate unless that individual themselves was, by their conduct, posing a very severe threat."

Re: Today's papers reviewed (courtesy of newstalk)

Originally Posted by Baron von Biffo

On the reasonable force law Shatter said, "But if you saw someone, for example, in your front garden, and decided simply to take aim and fire - in no circumstances would that be appropriate unless that individual themselves was, by their conduct, posing a very severe threat."

Re: Today's papers reviewed (courtesy of newstalk)

Brendan Howlin, the Jim Hacker of Irish politics, invited submissions from the public on measures he could take to save money. One proposal stands head and shoulders above the rest :-

“Instead of locking up individuals for petty crime such as non-payment of TV licences, dress them in a green jumpsuit and give them hours of community service such as assisting in old people’s homes, sweeping streets, etc.” My emphasis.

Primo Levi wrote a short story about a helmet that could record the wearers thoughts and feelings. The recording could then be played back to someone wearing another helmet and that person would experience the recorded event exactly as the first person did.

I would love to have such a device with a recording of that submission being written. I'd love to know what sort of thought processes could lead someone to think that elderly people would be happy to willingly allow known criminals into their homes.